What song did (or will) you leave with?

[Bestwifeever]

If you have special skill sets or an above-average competence level that is greatly unappreciated and will definitely leave a hole in the organization after you leave - only your boss(es) and coworkers can't see it - you can always use Anna Kendrick's "When I'm gone": Anna Kendrick - Cups ''When I'm Gone'' (Radio Version) Pitch Perfect (Full HD +Lyrics) - YouTube

You beat me to it--I was going to post this one!

When I'm gone
When I'm gone
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone
You're gonna miss me by my hair
You're gonna miss me everywhere, oh
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone

 

[gbstack]

Imagine - John Lennon

 

[steelyman]

Imagine - John Lennon

Nice. "In My Life" works too. Lennon was fantastic.

 

[Htown Harry]

I also thought it was going to be a funeral music thread and for my funeral I want some ZZ Top. I have already briefed my granddaughter on this and she has promised it will happen.

Playing some Reverend Willie G on the way out the door from w*rk would be sweet, too.

"Don't ask me what I think of you...I might not give the answer that you want me to"

Bonus points for cowbell.

Billy Gibbons & Co. - Oh Well - YouTube

 

[steelyman]

I just learned (through Wikipedia) my exit song was written by Blind Willie McTell. Take me now, Lord

 

[scrabbler1]

I'm Free!

(I had the guts to leave the temple).

http://m.youtube.com/index?tab=w1&desktop_uri=/?tab=w1#/home

I did not sing or think about any particular song when I ERed nearly 5 years ago. However, when I entered my apartment after returning home, the first thing I shouted was, "I'm Free!" so I suppose the song by that title would be apt.

 

[calmloki]

Woodstock - Ten Years After - I'm Going Home(Live) - YouTube

 

[Mike Piper]

During my last days at my last "real job" Rusty Cage by Soundgarden (and the Johnny Cash cover) were my songs of choice.

 

[MRG]

All right. Alter the topic to add "your job" after "leave". That may help those who are confused.

Thanks, from a confused one. Now I get it.

"Pictures of Home" - Deep Purple 1971

Don't remember it, probably not, it was released on Machine Head and there was so much great music.

I did find the original on utube, if you love guitar, Mr. Ritchie Blackmore at his finest (IMHO). I think I have purchased this album on every media type it was ever released on.

Deep Purple-Pictures Of Home - YouTube


MRG

 

[InTheSticks]

Alice Cooper's "School's Out". And, I'm not even a teacher.

 

[MichaelB]

So, another one here that thought the thread title meant another kind of leaving. Anyway, while I would like to say I left to the tune of

The Things I Used to Do (Stevie Ray Vaughan), the reality was probably more like "Look What They've Done to My Song" (Melanie Safka).

Doesn't matter, though, because the reality, then and now, is this

.
.

cream - i'm so glad - YouTube

 

[steelyman]

Jack Bruce. Holy Cow!

 

[antmary]

Imagine - John Lennon

Nice...count me in!

 

[FIYes]

No song when I left work...but it should have been "Happiest Girl in the Whole USA"

 

[akck]

Mine will be this:

Twisted Sister - We're Not Gonna Take It (Official Video) - YouTube

 

[jclarksnakes]

This thread has been fun. Thanks to the OP for starting it.

 

[tangomonster]

"My Way" (I Did It My Way), even though Frank Sinatra as a person makes my skin crawl.

Frank Sinatra, My Way, With Lyrics - YouTube

 

[Redbugdave]

Mine is: Lindisfarne..."Born at the Right Time"...



Lindisfarne - Born At The Right Time - YouTube

 

[Wds0410]

AC/DC "Highway to Hell"

 

[bjorn2bwild]

AC/DC "Highway to Hell"

I recall stopping for gas after a particularly hellish stretch of pavement and many miles still to go.
When a gas tanker truck pulled in next to me, of course that song was blasting full volume from the cab.

 

[W2R]

When I thought the reference was to death, I was a bit taken aback. I will leave that choice to others. I guess they might decide that something along these lines would be appropriate (though the grace referred to was never mine!):

Celtic Woman - Amazing Grace - YouTube

But when speaking of retirement, this song is simply undeniable!

The Rolling Stones - I'm Free - Lyrics - YouTube

 

[grasshopper]

Unbroken Chain, Grateful Dead

Grateful Dead - Unbroken Chain (Studio Version) - YouTube

 

[Bigal50]

Red House. By Jimi Hendrix. Not for the lyrics, but the mellow, bluesy mood of the song. It fits my model of retirement and spiritual state. Very relaxed and feeling great!

 

[luckydude]

Don't Look Back by Boston.

luckydude

 

[David1961]

For retiring, "Watching The Wheels" by John Lennon.

At my funeral, "The End" by the Beatles.